Type matchups
Damage Whirlipede takes from each attacking type.
As a Bug/Poison type, Whirlipede has 4 weaknesses, 5 resistances and 0 immunities, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 13 other Pokémon share the Bug/Poison typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 40
- Attack
- 55
- Defense
- 99
- Sp. Atk
- 40
- Sp. Def
- 79
- Speed
- 47
- Total
- 360
Whirlipede has a base stat total of 360, higher than 29% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Defense (99). With Attack (55) well above Sp. Atk (40), it works best as a physical attacker. At 47 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 40 HP, 99 Defense and 79 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy and holds up better against physical hits.
Whirlipede can have the abilities Poison Point, Swarm and Speed Boost.
How to beat Whirlipede
Whirlipede takes 2× damage from Flying, Rock, Fire and Psychic moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Fighting, Poison, Bug, Grass and Fairy moves are resisted.
Good counters: Heatran hits for 2× with Fire-type STAB and is immune to Whirlipede's Poison moves and resists its Bug moves. Celesteela hits for 2× with Flying-type STAB and is immune to Whirlipede's Poison moves and resists its Bug moves. Corviknight hits for 2× with Flying-type STAB and is immune to Whirlipede's Poison moves and resists its Bug moves.
Evolution
Whirlipede is the middle stage of its line (Venipede → Whirlipede → Scolipede): it evolves from Venipede and into Scolipede.
Best counters to Whirlipede
Other Bug/Poison Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Whirlipede weak to?
As a Bug/Poison type, Whirlipede takes super-effective damage from Flying, Rock, Fire and Psychic moves.
What is Whirlipede resistant to?
Whirlipede resists Poison, Bug, Fairy, Fighting (¼×) and Grass (¼×) moves.
What are the best counters to Whirlipede?
Strong type-based picks include Heatran, Celesteela and Corviknight, which hit Whirlipede with super-effective attacks.